Presentation to the TEXAS RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION November 7, 2010
SynchroTeq / SynchroTeq Plus: Point-on-wave switching RightWON: Modular remote automation platform for energy sites Versa: Rugged automation & interface relay system for substations
SynchroTeq Control Switch for C/Bs
Point-on-wave switching for ALL high-voltage Circuit Breakers from any high voltage power manufacturer
Circuit breakers are used for protection and switching loads Load switching creates: Disturbances on electricity networks Stresses on HV equipment
5.0 *10^5 1. Load switching occurs at random times 2. Sometimes, it occurs at the worst instant 3. Sometimes, it occurs at the best instant Worst Instant for Capacitor Bank Applications 5.0 *10^5 Best Instant for Capacitor Bank Applications 3.0 3.0 1.0 1.0-1.0-1.0-3.0-3.0-5.0 *10^-3 0 10 20 30 40 50 (file HQCAP2.PL4; x-var t) v:netw1 c:netw1 -BREAK1-5.0 *10^-3 0 10 20 30 40 50 (file HQCAP1.PL4; x-var t) v:netw1 c:netw1 -BREAK1
The SynchroTeq Solution: Forces switching ONLY at the best instant Requires to know the circuit breaker operation time. Operation time varies. 5.0 3.0 *10^5 Best Instant for Capacitor Bank Applications But variations can be predicted. 1.0 SynchroTeq uses a model based on : Measurement of C/B operation times Measurement of influencing parameters (temperature, pressure, coil voltage, etc.) Adaptive feedback loop control -1.0-3.0-5.0 *10^-3 0 10 20 30 40 50 (file HQCAP1.PL4; x-var t) v:netw1 c:netw1 -BREAK1
Switching Loads of High Voltage Capacitor Banks
Switching Loads of High Voltage Shunt Reactor
Switching Loads of High Voltage Transformer at Production Sites among others
Residual Flux Management Power transformer energization with SynchroTeq Plus: Eliminates current inrush, Diminishes significantly voltage disturbances, and Limits mechanical stresses on transformers Without SynchroTeq Plus (2.44 PU Overvoltage) With SynchroTeq Plus
Precise measurement of the following: Transformer voltage Network voltage Input current of transformer Processes the following signals (C/B phase-by-phase trip/close) Residual flux calculation Optimal angle calculator Diagnostic Manage user s requests Store and preserve historical data Network frequency ambiant conditions (temperature, pressure, control voltage) Alarms Interact with central office
Field proven single solution for all circuit breaker switching applications Reduces maintenance costs and extends life of HV equipment Effective mitigation of costly electric disturbances on electric networks Not restricted to a single circuit breaker manufacturer Same system + same interface = less training Proven technology originating from Hydro-Quebec It s our core business not just a sideline
The RightWON: a Control Automation & Communication Platform
All-in-one, rugged, modular RTU Modular MCU Modular CPU BSU I/O Units CAN Open Multi-purpose Multi-axis Bracket Smart Plug-ins
Sized to fit using RightWON Plug-ins 1 slot for Dual Port Plug-ins 2 slots for Single Port & I/O Plug-ins CDMA PSTN Modem GSM Serial Modular CPU & MCU Up to 9 slots / 16 ports Ethernet TP Fiber Optic
Achieves standalone, FRONTAL based, SCADA-compatible solutions R.M MODULE FRONTAL IEC 61131-3 WEB HMI VOICE, SMS, PAGER, EMAIL PROTOCOLS PURE WEB HMI SCADA
A RightWON Application for Independent Power Providers
KEMA certified by the end of 2010 CPOW applications: interface synchronous control switching units, including the SynchroTeq XCBR applications : IEC 61850 network compatibility for all your Medium and High Voltage circuit breakers GGIO applications: generic interface for your I/Os or communication ports
Early communicating microprocessor based relays Trip X1=1
Master devices must extract data from all slave devices Scalability limited by communication link processing power of the master station 60870 The more slave devices you want to integrate, the more difficult is the task
Configuration tools and Methods based on XML language High Performance 100 Mbit/s Industrial Ethernet
With a Client/Server, information is sent only when required, using event-driven methods Includes full security of the seven layer communication OSI model with confirmation Time critical events are handled separately by GOOSE messages (Generic Object Oriented Substation Events), sent in multicast to ensure execution in a few micro-seconds Results: Significant reduction of the overall cost Improved functionality of different applications
Makes current equipment in the field Smart Grid ready affordably Protocol manager (including conversion from Modbus to either DNP3 or IEC 61850 among others) Multiple I/O modules in option Multiple telecom modules in option Requires less SCADA licenses in the field Rugged Works in extreme temperature (-40 to +165 Farenheit) Field proven
SynchroTeq Field proven single solution for all circuit breaker switching applications from any power equipment manufacturer Reduces maintenance costs and extends life of HV equipment Effective mitigation of costly electric disturbances on electric networks Affordable products making existing power equipment Smart Grid ready Same system + same interface = less training Proven products tested and deployed within Hydro-Quebec Controls, Gateways and Converters for the Smart Grid is our core business not just a sideline
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